If you’re using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager current branch, Heartbeat Discovery Data Records (DDRs) sent by devices enrolled in mobile device management may not be processed on the site server. When this occurs, errors that resemble the following are recorded in the DDM.log file on the site server and the DDR file is rejected:…

Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you know about a new hotfix that we released for ConfigMgr 2012 SP2, ConfigMgr 2012 R2 SP1 and ConfigMgr 1511. The hotfix addresses the following problem: In a Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager environment in which the Microsoft Exchange Server connector is configured for use with Microsoft Exchange…

Over the years, we’ve seen ransomware continuously dominate the threat landscape. Its prevalence is largely attributed to the fact that malicious hackers find this to be a very lucrative revenue stream. 2014 saw exponential infections from ransomware, with families such as Ransom:JS/Krypterade, Win32/Crowti, Win32/Reveton, and Win32/Teerac garnering more than 4 million infections. The start of…

If an enterprise owns and distributes Windows Phone 8.1 devices for management by Microsoft Intune or System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, users of these devices may be blocked from device enrollment and application installation if the devices were previously enrolled and then retired. This can occur if the device was previously un-enrolled and removed but…

When Windows Phone 8.1 users try to install the Company Portal from the Microsoft Store in enterprises that manage both Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone 8.1 devices, they may see the signed version of the Company Portal as an available app in addition to the regular Store version. This can cause Windows Phone 8.1…

Quick reminder: This Tuesday is episode 2 of the ongoing “ Success with Enterprise Mobility ” webcast series. This episode will focus on how to effectively integrate your existing System Center Configuration Manager expertise with Microsoft…(read more)